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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.45, 1,247.31 and 588.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.45, 1,247.31 and 588.46 is: 881.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.45 : 1,247.31 = 588.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.45/1,247.31 = 588.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.45x = 1,247.31 × 588.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.45x = 733,992.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,992.04/832.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.73

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